Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are breeding grounds for phishing, clickjacking and social engineering attacks. Here are nine tips for spotting a scam, plus advice for what to do if you fall victim.

"These criminals are paid to gather email addresses and [to generate] online advertising clickthroughs," says Dhugael McLean, chief security scientist at Support.com. "Social media scams are getting more and more advanced in how they try to trick you," he says.

Here's a look at how you can spot a social media scam, plus tips for what to do if you fall victim.